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From the moment they were conceived, it was inevitable: The Brown Sisters were born to sing gospel music. Even before their births, their parents exposed them to music. JoAnna, Leah, Dorcas and Rachel are four of six children born to Pastor Thomas and Charlene Brown.

Singing is a family affair for The Brown Sisters. They have two brothers – Thomas, who sings and plays drums, and Simeon, who sings and plays trumpet. Their mother instilled music in them even before their birth by playing the piano and organ in church. Their father collected recordings of the late Rev. James Cleveland, The Richard Smallwood Singers, Commissioned, Mahalia Jackson and many other well-known artists who shaped and inspired The Brown Sisters’ God-given gifts.

When they were young, The Brown Sisters sang songs in their bedroom. They discovered that each sister could sing a different part – JoAnna sang tenor, Leah sang soprano and Dorcas sang alto. Rachel was too young for the group at the time, but she now sings both soprano and alto. In 1986, The Brown Sisters became the soul-stirring a cappella and traditional gospel group.

The Brown Sisters learned to appreciate classical music at a young age from their mentor Mrs. Edwina Wills, a Methodist Pastor’s wife and schoolteacher. She gave them violin and piano lessons free of charge. She gave of her heart, and The Brown Sisters are forever indebted to her for her self-less sacrifice.

The Brown Sisters are also forever indebted to their parents for their consistent prayers and many sacrifices. The most important thing they taught them was to keep God first in their lives; only then would then find true happiness. Singing gospel music is not just what The Brown Sisters do – it is who they are.

They have recently performed at an opening event for Dr. Maya Angelou and The Bite of Oregon and have partnered with the Russian community in music ministry. Their most recent and long-awaited accomplishment was the completion of their first CD, 'Tis So Sweet.

All of the Brown Sisters reside in Portland, Ore., except JoAnna, who lives with her family in Lithonia, Georgia. Even across the miles, The Brown Sisters are able to keep the musical melodies alive.